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Night Guards and Bite Splints for Bruxism: Metal-Free Options

Grinding or clenching your teeth at night can crack crowns, wear enamel and strain the jaw. A custom night guard or bite splint protects your teeth, and every good option is metal-free. Learn the difference between soft, hard and dual-laminate guards, why splint design matters for the jaw joint, when to screen for sleep apnea, and what custom splints cost in Tijuana.

Oct 02, 2026 349 views

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Root Canal vs Extraction and Implant: How Holistic Dentists Decide

Should you save an infected tooth with a root canal or remove it and place an implant? Mainstream and holistic dentists sometimes answer differently. This balanced guide explains what the evidence says about root canal success and safety, why some biological dentists prefer extraction, the factors that should drive the decision, and the costs in Tijuana vs the USA.

Oct 02, 2026 368 views

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Cone Beam 3D X-Rays (CBCT): Why Biological Dentists Use Them Before Surgery

A cone beam CT (CBCT) scan shows teeth, bone, nerves and sinuses in three dimensions, something a flat X-ray cannot do. Biological and holistic dentists rely on it before implants, extractions and cavitation surgery. Learn how CBCT works, how its radiation dose compares with other X-rays, when it is and is not needed, and what it costs in Tijuana vs the USA.

Oct 02, 2026 385 views

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How to Choose a Biological Dentist: IAOMT, IABDM and Questions to Ask

Anyone can call themselves holistic, so how do you choose a biological dentist you can trust? This guide explains what IAOMT and IABDM memberships and accreditations mean, how to verify a dentist's license in Mexico, which safety equipment to look for, red flags to avoid, and a checklist of questions to ask before booking treatment in Tijuana or anywhere else.

Oct 02, 2026 399 views

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What Is the Huggins Protocol? A Patient's Guide

The Huggins Protocol is an approach to replacing amalgam fillings developed by Dr. Hal Huggins, combining material compatibility testing, a planned removal sequence, protective measures and nutritional support. This neutral guide explains what each step involves, which parts mainstream dentistry accepts and which remain controversial, and what to ask a clinic that offers it, including in Tijuana.

Oct 02, 2026 386 views

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BPA-Free Composite Fillings: Are Your White Fillings Really Safe?

White composite fillings replaced amalgam for most dentists, but some patients worry about BPA. Composites are not made of BPA itself, yet many contain Bis-GMA, a resin derived from it. Here is what the research says about exposure, which BPA-free and Bis-GMA-free alternatives exist, how biological dentists minimize residual monomers, and what fillings cost in Tijuana.

Oct 02, 2026 379 views

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Inlays and Onlays vs Crowns: The Conservative Way to Replace Old Amalgams

When an old silver amalgam filling needs replacing, a full crown is not always necessary. Ceramic inlays and onlays restore the tooth while preserving much more natural structure. Learn the difference between a filling, an inlay, an onlay and a crown, how dentists decide, how amalgam removal fits in, and what clinics in Tijuana publish as prices compared with the USA.

Oct 02, 2026 673 views

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Same-Day CEREC Crowns in Mexico: How CAD/CAM Saves You a Trip

Same-day crowns use CAD/CAM technology (CEREC-style scanning and in-office milling) to design, mill and bond a ceramic crown in one visit. For patients traveling to Mexico, that can mean one trip instead of two. Here is how the process works, which materials are metal-free, when same-day is not the right choice, and what clinics such as American Biodental Center in Tijuana publish as prices.

Oct 02, 2026 332 views

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Metal-Free Crowns: Zirconia vs E.max vs Porcelain for Sensitive Patients

A practical comparison of metal-free crowns — monolithic zirconia, layered zirconia, E.max lithium disilicate and feldspathic porcelain — covering strength, aesthetics, tooth reduction, biocompatibility and Mexico vs US prices.

Oct 02, 2026 377 views

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Dental Material Biocompatibility Testing: Who Needs It

What dental material biocompatibility tests are (Clifford/CMRT serum tests, MELISA, patch tests), how reliable they are, who may benefit, typical costs and how to use the results when planning metal-free dental work.

Oct 02, 2026 322 views

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Ozone Therapy in Dentistry: Uses, Evidence and Cost

How dentists use ozone (gas, ozonated water and oil), what the evidence says for cavities, gum disease and surgery, safety considerations, and what ozone treatments cost in Mexico compared with the US.

Oct 02, 2026 419 views

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PRF and PRP in Dentistry: Using Your Own Blood to Heal Faster After Surgery

How PRF and PRP work in dentistry, the difference between them, what the research says about healing after extractions and implants, what the procedure feels like, and what it costs in Mexico compared with the US.

Oct 02, 2026 358 views

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Holistic Tooth Extraction: How It Differs From a Standard Extraction

What a holistic or biological tooth extraction involves — ligament removal, socket cleaning, ozone and PRF — how it compares with a standard extraction, the evidence behind each step, recovery tips and Mexico prices.

Oct 02, 2026 386 views

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Dental Cavitations (NICO): What They Are and When Surgery Is Considered

A balanced look at dental cavitations (NICO/FDOJ): what the term means, why it is controversial, how they are assessed with CBCT, when surgery is considered, recovery and published Mexico prices.

Oct 02, 2026 420 views

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Zirconia vs Titanium Dental Implants: Pros, Cons and Who Should Choose Ceramic

An evidence-based comparison of zirconia (ceramic) and titanium dental implants: strength, success rates, aesthetics, metal sensitivity, cost and the patients for whom ceramic is the better choice.

Oct 02, 2026 331 views